Closures planned for 101 widening project

CARPINTERIA Several closures are planned next week as work continues on the Linden and Casitas Pass Highway 101 widening project.

During overnight hours on March 9 through March 11, alternating lane closures are scheduled for northbound 101 between Bailard and Linden avenues. During overnight hours March 9 and March 10, the No. 3 southbound 101 will be closed in the same area. Both lane closures will allow crews to move concrete safety barriers near lanes, according to Caltrans officials.

From 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 9 through March 13, the northbound onramp at Linden Avenue and southbound onramp at Casitas Pass will be closed. The southbound offramp at Linden Avenue remains closed, officials said.

Ogan Road is also closed between Linden Avenue and Pacific Village Drive to allow crews to build the new roundabout and roadway improvements. A local street detour is available on State Route 192. Pedestrians can use the sidewalk detour on Pacific Village Drive during the closure.

Irrigation lines and sprinklers have been installed near the Casitas Pass onramp. Trenching for new lines is ongoing around Via Real and Casitas Pass Road.